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As We Wave Goodbye to the Waiver! - Frankly Speaking Ep 327
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-327 Overview: Congress has recently made changes to help fight the opioid epidemic and allow for an increase in access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Join us as we review these changes, and learn how you can use them to promote health equity in a clinical setting. Episode resource links: Hawk, K., Hoppe, J., Ketcham, E., LaPietra, A., Moulin, A., Nelson, L., ... & D’Onofrio, G. (2021). Consensus recommendations on the treatment of opioid use disorder in the emergency department. Annals of emergency medicine, 78(3), 434-442. Jones, K. F., O'Reilly-Jacob, M., & Tierney, M. (2022). Eliminating the buprenorphine DEA X waiver is critical to promote health equity. Nursing outlook, 70(1), 5-7. Jones, K. F. , Jacob, M. O. , Spetz, J. , Hailer, L. & Tierney, M. (9000). Eliminate the buprenorphine DEA X waiver: Justification using a policy analysis approach. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, , doi: 10.1111/jnu.12871. Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Screening for Alcohol Use and Abuse: Prevention with a Capital P - Frankly Speaking Ep 326
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-326 Overview: Alcohol abuse has become more prevalent in the past decade, which means that primary care providers must play a crucial role in treating this preventable disorder. Don’t miss this discussion on the current state of alcohol abuse and how to use evidence-based screening tools for prevention. Episode resource links: Esser,M., Leung, G., Sherk, A., Bohm, M., Liu, Y., Lu, H. & Naimi, T. Estimated Deaths Attributable to Excessive Alcohol Use Among US Adults Aged 20 to 64 Years, 2015 to 2019. JAMA Network Open. 2022;5(11):e2239485. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.39485 National Institute on Drug Abuse Screening and Assessment Tools Resource Chart: https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/screening-tools-resources/chart-screening-tools Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): National Help Line: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Alcoholics Anonymous: Find AA near you https://www.aa.org/find-aa Paradis, C., Butt, P., Shield, K., Poole, N., Wells, S., Naimi, T., Sherk, A., & the Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines Scientific Expert Panels. (2023). Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report. Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. Fairbanks J, Umbreit A, Kolla BP, et al. Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol Use Disorder: Clinical Pearls. Mayo Clin Proc. 2020;95(9):1964-1977. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.01.030 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Treating Children and Adolescents with Obesity—Understanding the New AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines - Frankly Speaking Ep 325
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-325 Overview: Obesity in children and adolescents is a complex and very often chronic condition. Besides encouraging healthy eating and increasing activity—both excellent behavioral measures—healthcare providers did not have a clear, evidence-based plan for managing this chronic condition until recently. In January, the AAP published its long-awaited new, evidence-based guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity. Greatly anticipated, it did, however, create some controversy. Please join us as we discuss the new guidelines, the evidence that it is based on, and how it may change practice. Episode resource links: The American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical Practice Guideline. S. E. Hampl. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity. January 9, 2023. Pediatrics e2022060640. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-060640 The American Academy of Pediatrics. S. E. Hampl. Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity, January 9, 2023. Pediatrics e2022060641.https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-060641; https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2022-060641/190440/Executive-Summary-Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for?autologincheck=redirected AAP News release https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2022/american-academy-of-pediatrics-issues-its-first-comprehensive-guideline-on-evaluating-treating-children-and-adolescents-with-obesity/ The American Academy of Pediatrics Technical report; January 9, 2023. Appraisal of Clinical Care Practices for Child Obesity Treatment. Part I: Interventions. Pediatrics (2023) 151 (2): e2022060642.; https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-060642 The American Academy of Pediatrics Technical report; January 9, 2023. Appraisal of Clinical Care Practices for Child Obesity Treatment. Part II: Comorbidities. Pediatrics (2023) 151 (2): e2022060643. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-060643 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Ep 15Is It OK to Let Your Infant Cry Themselves to Sleep? - Frankly Speaking Ep 324
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-324 Overview: Parents who struggle with infant sleep problems may turn to primary care providers for guidance to help their child, but what are the evidence-based options? Hear what the experts have to say about the findings of a recent Journal of Pediatrics study of parents’ use of a variety of behavioral interventions for infant sleep problems. Episode resource links: Implementation of Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems in Real-World Settings: J Pediatr. November 11, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.10.038 Blunden, S. and Dawson, D. (2020), Behavioural sleep interventions in infants: Plan B – Combining models of responsiveness to increase parental choice. J Paediatr Child Health, 56: 675-679. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.14818 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Chalk It Up to Stress and Anxiety or Is There More to It? - Frankly Speaking Ep 323
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-323 Overview: This episode will explore a common syndrome that is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed. Listen in as we discuss the cardinal symptoms and diagnostic criteria for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and learn about different management options, including the benefits of salt. Episode resource links: Zha K, Brook J, McLaughlin A, Blitshteyn S. Gluten-free diet in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Chronic Illness. 2022;0(0). doi:10.1177/17423953221076984 Cooperrider, J., Kriegler, J., Yunus, S., & Wilson, R. (2022). A Survey-Based Study Examining Differences in Perception of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Between Patients and Primary Care Physicians. Cureus, 14(10). Raj, S. R., Fedorowski, A., & Sheldon, R. S. (2022). Diagnosis and management of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Cmaj, 194(10), E378-E385. Williams, E. L., Raj, S. R., Schondorf, R., Shen, W. K., Wieling, W., & Claydon, V. E. (2022). Salt supplementation in the management of orthostatic intolerance: Vasovagal syncope and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Autonomic neuroscience, 237, 102906. Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines: What’s the Update on Prescribing Opioids for Pain? - Frankly Speaking Ep 322
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-322 Overview: Patients deserve compassionate, safe, and effective pain management. But it’s important to remember that safe prescribing does not mean no prescribing. Join us as we discuss the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines for prescribing opioids in the adult population. The updated and expanded guidelines can assist you in delivering patient-centered care for management of acute, subacute, and chronic pain. Episode resource links: Dowell D, Ragan KR, Jones CM, Baldwin GT, Chou R. CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain —United States, 2022. MMWR Recomm Rep 2022;71(No. RR-3):1–95. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.rr7103a1 Dowell D, Haegerich TM, Chou R. CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain—United States, 2016. 2016;315(15):1624–1645. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.1464 Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Menopausal Symptoms—Are You Providing the Best Care to Improve Function and Quality of Life? - Frankly Speaking Ep 321
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-321 Overview: Most perimenopausal and menopausal individuals will experience some symptoms. Up to 80% of women report some symptoms, with vasomotor symptoms being the most commonly reported; however, other symptoms such as sleep disturbance, sexual dysfunction, and mood can be present. These symptoms can have a tremendous negative impact on quality of life and well-being, yet many women remain untreated for their symptoms even though evidence-based treatments exist. Join us to discuss effective treatments and ways you can overcome barriers to providing evidence-based menopausal therapy. Episode resource links: DePree, Barbara MD, NCMP, MMM1; Houghton, Katherine MSc2; Shiozawa, Aki DrPH, MBA3; Esterberg, Elizabeth MS4; King, Deanna D. MS, PhD3; Kim, Janet PhD3; Mancuso, Shayna DO, FACOG3. Treatment and resource utilization for menopausal symptoms in the United States: a retrospective review of real-world evidence from US electronic health records. Menopause 30(1):p 70-79, January 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002095 https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Fulltext/2023/01000/Treatment_and_resource_utilization_for_menopausal.11.aspx The North Amrican Menopause Society. (NAMS) The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of the North American Menopause Society. Menopause: The Journal of the North American Menopause Society. 29 (7) pp 767-794. DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002028 The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Menopause Practice: A Clinician's Guide. 6th Pepper Pike, Ohio. September 2019. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
CURING Anxiety vs Treating Its Symptoms - Frankly Speaking Ep 320
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-320 Overview: New evidence points to the efficacy of a simple approach to managing and potentially curing generalized anxiety disorder. Join us to discuss this simple intervention and to review the diagnosis and treatment options for this prevalent disorder. Episode resource links: JAMA Psychiatry. 2023;80(1):13-21. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.3679 https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr/ Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Antibiotics for Infectious Conjunctivitis: Efficacy Is in the Eye of the Beholder - Frankly Speaking Ep 319
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-319 Overview: In children, bacterial infections are a common cause of infectious conjunctivitis. But, like many clinicians, you may be uncertain about the efficacy of using antibiotic drops in these pediatric patients. Join us to get an evidence-based answer to the important question, “Are antibiotic drops needed in children with acute infectious conjunctivitis?” Episode resource links: Honkila M, Koskela U, Kontiokari T, et al. Effect of Topical Antibiotics on Duration of Acute Infective Conjunctivitis in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial and a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(10):e2234459. Published 2022 Oct 3. Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Do They Know I Don’t Know? Overcoming Impostor Syndrome - Frankly Speaking Ep 318
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-318 Overview: Have you ever experienced impostor syndrome? Or do you mentor someone struggling with this sense of inadequacy? If so, you won’t want to miss this podcast episode. You will formulate a clear definition of impostor syndrome, understand its components, and walk away with practical tips to help overcome it... Episode resource links: J Am Coll Surg 2021 Nov;233(5):633-638. Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2022 Feb;14(2):130-132. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2021.11.019. Epub 2021 Dec 27 Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC & Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C & Jill M. Terrien, PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Exercise for Migraine Prophylaxis: Strength Training vs Aerobics - Frankly Speaking Ep 317
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-317 Overview: Exercise has been shown to be an effective way of decreasing migraine frequency, but the best type of exercise for this has not been established. A systematic review compared strength training to both high-intensity aerobic exercise and low-intensity aerobic exercise. Episode resource links: Woldeamanuel YW, Oliveira ABD. What is the efficacy of aerobic exercise versus strength training in the treatment of migraine? A systematic review and network meta-analysis of clinical trials. J Headache Pain. 2022;23(1):134. Published 2022 Oct 13. Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Proton Pump Inhibitors—We Know Their Benefits, But What Are Their Risks? - Frankly Speaking Ep 316
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-316 Overview: While the benefits of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely known, the same cannot be said of the risks. These common medications are generally considered “safe,” but new data suggest the potential for long-term risks. Join us to discuss these long-term risks of PPI use and whether some of your patients should step down from PPIs to H2RAs. Episode resource links: Gut : 28 September 2020. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-322557 Gut 2022 Jan; 71:16. (https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2021-325097) Front Pharmacol. 2022 Sep 14;13:979215. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2022.979215. eCollection 2022 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Exercise Patterns and Effect on Mortality - Frankly Speaking Ep 315
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-315 Overview: A recent publication shows that being a “weekend warrior” exerciser provides the same benefit to mortality risk as spreading the physical activity out across the week. Listen to this podcast to hear the data from this study and to optimally counsel your patients on how to lower their mortality risk through physical activity. Episode resource links: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition.; 2018. https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/pdf/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf. dos Santos M, Ferrari G, Lee DH, et al. Association of the “Weekend Warrior” and Other Leisure-time Physical Activity Patterns With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Nationwide Cohort Study. JAMA Intern Med.2022;182(8):840–848. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.2488 Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Strokes: Which Vaccine Can Reduce Your Risks? - Frankly Speaking Ep 314
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-314 Overview: The herpes zoster virus, or shingles, is more than just a rash. Oftentimes we don’t consider the long-term risk of viruses, but we should. This episode focuses on the association between the herpes zoster virus and an increased risk of stroke. Join us to discuss data that show a reduction in stroke risk in individuals who receive the herpes zoster vaccine. Episode resource links: Andrew N Bubak, Christina Coughlan, Janelle Posey, Anthony J Saviola, Christy S Niemeyer, Serena W R Lewis, Sara Bustos Lopez, Adriana Solano, Stephen K Tyring, Cassidy Delaney, Keith B Neeves, Ravi Mahalingam, Kirk C Hansen, Maria A Nagel, Zoster-Associated Prothrombotic Plasma Exosomes and Increased Stroke Risk, The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2022;, jiac405, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiac405 https://www.idse.net/Review-Articles/Article/10-22/Immunization-Vaccine-Updates-Beyond-COVID-19/68244 https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/index.html https://familydoctor.org/condition/shingles/ Yang, Q., Chang, A., Tong, X., & Merritt, R. (2021). Herpes zoster vaccine live and risk of stroke among medicare beneficiaries: a population-based cohort study. Stroke, 52(5), 1712-1721. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/researchers-reveal-why-shingles-can-cause-strokes Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
COPD Screening, PRISm, and AAT Deficiency
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/copd-patient-cases-reduced-lung-function Overview: “Lung Health Updates for Primary Care Providers: Conversations with NHLBI” is a series of CME podcast episodes produced by Pri-Med in partnership with Learn More Breathe Better®, a program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. In this episode looking at case studies of patients with reduced lung function, we are joined by Dr. Mihaela Stefan, a Program Officer with NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases, and Dr. Elizabeth Oelsner, general internist and Irving Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Department of Medicine Division of General Medicine. We’ll be discussing profiles of three patients with reduced lung function, including an asymptomatic smoker, a smoker with respiratory symptoms but without spirometric evidence of COPD, and a COPD patient with history suggestive of AAT deficiency. So let’s begin.
Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adolescents—Do You Know What to Do? - Frankly Speaking Ep 313
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-313 Overview: The prevalence of anxiety and depression has been increasing in US youth over the past decade with noted increases during the pandemic. The USPSTF recently released its recommendations supporting general screening for depression in 12- to 18-year-olds. Join us while we discuss the recommendations, the basis for these recommendations, how to integrate them into practice, and some strategies on how to support adolescents and families with a positive screen. Episode resource links: CDC Children’s Mental Health: https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/depression.html i. Data and Statistics on Children’s Mental Health https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/data.html Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents - US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations Statement; JAMA. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.16946. Published online October 11, 2022. US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement on Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents: Screening. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/screening-depression-suicide-risk-children-adolescents Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
5-Across: A 9-Letter Word That Can Improve Cognitive Function - Frankly Speaking Ep 312
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-312 Overview: Brain training activities have been advocated to slow or prevent cognitive decline. Crossword puzzles can be cognitively demanding and have recently been shown to be superior to some of the brain training activities that have been promoted on apps and websites. Join us for discussion on how to counsel patients looking to improve their cognitive function. Episode resource links: Pillai JA, Hall CB, Dickson DW, Buschke H, Lipton RB, Verghese J. Association of crossword puzzle participation with memory decline in persons who develop dementia. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2011;17(6):1006-1013. Devanand DP et al. Computerized Games versus Crosswords Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment. NEJM Evidence October 27,2022 Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Reducing Senior Falls and Fractures with Milk? - Frankly Speaking Ep 311
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-311 Overview: Join us to discuss the results of a randomized controlled trial that evaluated the influence of increased dairy intake on fractures in older adults. Learn how this simple intervention can significantly mitigate the risk of falls and fractures in this vulnerable population. Episode resource links: BMJ 2021; 375 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2364 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
A Cancer Diagnosis Doesn’t Have to Cancel Sex in Young Women - Frankly Speaking Ep 310
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-310 Overview: Join us as we discuss the importance of assessing for sexual dysfunction in young women with a cancer diagnosis. Episode resource links: Lena Wettergren, Lars E. Eriksson, Charlotta Bergström, Christel Hedman, Johan Ahlgren, Karin E. Smedby, Kristina Hellman, Roger Henriksson & Claudia Lampic (2022): Prevalence and risk factors for sexual dysfunction in young women following a cancer diagnosis – a population-based study, Acta Oncologica, DOI: 10.1080/0284186X.2022.2112283 https://doi.org/10.1080/0284186X.2022.2112283 Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Big and Strong: Vitamin D in the First Year of Life - Frankly Speaking Ep 309
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-309 Overview: Listen to this podcast to get answers to important questions about vitamin D supplementation in the first year of life. We will review a recent systematic review and meta-analysis on the relationship between vitamin D supplementation in the first year of life and outcomes, and we will discuss how these findings can be applied to your practice. Episode resource links: Nutrients; 2021 Feb 5;13(2):524. doi: 10.3390/nu13020524 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Favorite Podcast of 2022 - Frankly Speaking Ep 308
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-308 Overview: In this episode, each podcaster will discuss the most impactful paper and podcast of the year. Episode resource links: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-302 https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-299 https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-289 https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-281 https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-275 https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-268 Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP, Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C, Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC, Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Should There Be a Contraindication to CPR? - Frankly Speaking Ep 307
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-307 Overview: The COVID-19 epidemic resulted in overflowing ICUs and significant numbers of deaths among older adults. A recent study looked at the differences in outcomes between patients admitted with “No-code” vs “CPR” status and found no difference for high-risk individuals. Listen to this brief podcast to explore the data from this study and, in turn, give patients the information they need to make informed decisions regarding their desired code status on their advanced directives. Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
What To Do When Traditional Migraine Treatments Don’t Work: A Case Study
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/case-study-traditional-migraine-treatment Overview: This podcast will focus on the case of a patient with a 30-year history of migraine who has tried numerous acute and preventive treatments. Faculty will discuss newer treatment options, including calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists (gepants), CGRP monoclonal antibodies, ditans, and neuromodulation.
Your Questions About Migraine Treatment Answered
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/migraine-treatment-questions-answered Overview: In this podcast, Drs. Dawn Buse and Michael Ready will address questions about migraine treatment posed by Pri-Med learners during recent programs. Topics will include the proper use of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies, nutraceuticals, acupuncture, and tetrahydrocannabinol.
Preventing Peanut Allergies—Are You Following the Recommendations? - Frankly Speaking Ep 306
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-306 Overview: In 2015, a landmark study, LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy), found that early introduction to peanuts, at 4 to 6 months, significantly reduced the incidence of peanut allergies in all children but especially in those at high risk for allergies. A recent survey of pediatric residents and attendings in a large academic center regarding knowledge and implementation of the guidelines uncovered a significant knowledge gap impacting the health of children. Join us as we discuss this gap and review the guidelines for preventing peanut allergies in infants and children. Episode resource links: Sandhu S, Hanono M, Nagarajan S, Vastardi MA. Knowledge assessment of early peanut introduction in a New York City population [published online ahead of print, 2022 Jun 18]. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2022;S1081-1206(22)00534-8. doi:10.1016/j.anai.2022.06.013 Greer FR, Sicherer SH, Burks AW, AAP COMMITTEE ON NUTRITION, AAP SECTION ON ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY. The Effects of Early Nutritional Interventions on the Development of Atopic Disease in Infants and Children: The Role of Maternal Dietary Restriction, Breastfeeding, Hydrolyzed Formulas, and Timing of Introduction of Allergenic Complementary Foods. Pediatrics. 2019;143(4): e20190281 Togias A, Cooper SF, Acebal ML, et al. Addendum guidelines for the prevention of peanut allergy in the United States: Report of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases-sponsored expert panel. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2017;118(2):166-173.e7. doi:10.1016/j.anai.2016.10.004 Fleischer DM, Sicherer S, Greenhawt M, et al. Consensus Communication on Early Peanut Introduction and Prevention of Peanut Allergy in High-Risk Infants. Pediatr Dermatol. 2016;33(1):103-106. doi:10.1111/pde.12685 Du Toit, G., Roberts, G., Sayre, P. H., Bahnson, H. T., Radulovic, S., Santos, A. F., Brough, H. A., Phippard, D., Basting, M., Feeney, M., Turcanu, V., Sever, M. L., Gomez Lorenzo, M., Plaut, M., Lack, G., & LEAP Study Team (2015). Randomized trial of peanut consumption in infants at risk for peanut allergy. The New England journal of medicine, 372(9), 803–813. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1414850 Koplin JJ, Soriano VX, Peters RL. Real-World LEAP Implementation. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2021;22(6):61-66. doi:10.1007/s11882-022-01032-3 https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-completes-review-notification-regarding-health-claim-related-peanut-allergies Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Risks of Long-Term Use of PPIs - Frankly Speaking Ep 305
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-305 Overview: We will review the general treatment approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the risks of using proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for long durations. In particular, we will examine a new study that links PPI use, in comparison with H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) use, with a significant increase in the risk of gastric cancer. This episode will highlight the importance of looking at PPIs on a medication review and evaluating whether patients are taking them for longer than needed. Episode resource links: Abrahami D, McDonald EG, Schnitzer ME, et al. Proton pump inhibitors and risk of gastric cancer: population-based cohort study. Gut. 2022;71(1):16-24. Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia: What’s at Stake
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/agitation-in-alzheimers-dementia Overview: Agitation is among the most common behavioral symptoms among patient with dementia, including Alzheimer’s dementia. It exacts a significant burden on patients because it is associated with not only greater morbidity and mortality, but also a faster cognitive and functional decline. It is also a leading predictor of which individuals with dementia will be transferred to residential care. This podcast provides an overview of the epidemiology, causes, and the burden of agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia.
Selecting Medication for Depression: Do Genomics Matter? - Frankly Speaking Ep 304
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-304 Overview: Pharmacogenomic testing has been suggested as a way to personalize medicine, particularly where the metabolism of medications can vary significantly. Unfortunately, despite increasing use of this testing, there has been little evidence showing a benefit in clinical outcomes. Listen to this podcast to explore the data on clinical outcomes for pharmacogenetic testing and how to best select medication for patients with depression. Episode resource links: Oslin DW, Lynch KG, Shih MC, et al. Effect of Pharmacogenomic Testing for Drug-Gene Interactions on Medication Selection and Remission of Symptoms in Major Depressive Disorder: The PRIME Care Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2022;328(2):151-161. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Time to Stop Recommending Vitamin D? - Frankly Speaking Ep 303
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-303 Overview: Millions of Americans take Vitamin D supplementation to prevent a variety of illnesses, from COVID-19 and osteoporosis to heart disease and cancer. While most studies have failed to show a benefit in preventing COVID-19, heart disease, and cancer, the evidence has been mixed, at best, in showing benefits for preventing bone fractures. Despite this, vitamin D supplementation remains popular for fracture prevention. Join us to review a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that failed to find any benefits for preventing fractures. Episode resource links: N Engl J Med 2022;387:299-309. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2202106 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Ep 14Is Your Patient at Risk for Opioid Use Disorder?
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/pain-opioid-use-disorder-risks-reinforcement Overview: There are many reasons clinicians may suspect opioid use disorder in their patients on opioid therapy. In such cases, patients should be assessed with a validated tool. In this podcast we discuss risk for opioid use disorder and ways to assess for it.
Ep 13Initial Approaches to Low Back Pain, Assessment and Risk Factor Identification
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/lower-back-pain-management-reinforcement Overview: In this podcast we discuss the diagnosis of chronic low back pain, a term that encompasses several pathologies, all of which require different therapeutic approaches. Opioids may be effective in some patients: their prescribing necessitates an assessment of risk for misuse, abuse, and overdose.
New AACE Guidelines for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - Frankly Speaking Ep 302
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-302 Overview: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the United States, with a prevalence rate of more than 30% of US adults. Most have not been diagnosed or treated. Join us to discuss the new AACE guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of NAFLD to reduce the burden of this common disease. Episode resource links: AACE Guideline: Endocrine Pract: May 2022, 28(5): 528-562 Coffee: Front Pharmacol. 2021 Dec 13;12:786596. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.786596 Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Walking and Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Simple Strategy to Slow Cartilage Loss - Frankly Speaking Ep 301
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-301 Overview: In this episode, we will discuss a simple and inexpensive yet effective strategy for slowing the loss of knee joint cartilage in a patient with osteoarthritis: walking. Hear how recent evidence suggests that including a walking regimen into treatment plans may confer numerous benefits in this patient population. Episode resource links: Busse, JW, Sadeghirad, B., Oparin, Y. et al; Management of Acute Pain From Non–Low Back, Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials. Ann Intern Med.2020;173:730-738. [Epub 18 August 2020]. doi:10.7326/M19-3601 Kolasinski, S.L., Neogi, T., Hochberg, M.C., Oatis, C., Guyatt, G., Block, J., Callahan, L., Copenhaver, C., Dodge, C., Felson, D., Gellar, K., Harvey, W.F., Hawker, G., Herzig, E., Kwoh, C.K., Nelson, A.E., Samuels, J., Scanzello, C., White, D., Wise, B., Altman, R.D., DiRenzo, D., Fontanarosa, J., Giradi, G., Ishimori, M., Misra, D., Shah, A.A., Shmagel, A.K., Thoma, L.M., Turgunbaev, M., Turner, A.S. and Reston, J. (2020), 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee. Arthritis Care Res, 72: 149-162. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24131 Lo GH, Vinod S, Richard MJ, et al. Association Between Walking for Exercise and Symptomatic and Structural Progression in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative Cohort [published online ahead of print, 2022 Jun 8]. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2022;10.1002/art.42241. doi:10.1002/art.42241 Thudium C. Markers of synovial inflammation matrix turnover and symptoms. Presented at: OARSI 2022 World Congress on Osteoarthritis; April 7-10; Berlin, Germany (virtual meeting). Ooman JMH. Babs on a mission: An experimental study on the effects of message framing and exemplification on treatment intentions of osteoarthritis patients. Presented at: OARSI 2022 World Congress on Osteoarthritis; April 7-10; Berlin, Germany (virtual meeting). Zeng C, Doherty M, Persson MSM, et al. Comparative efficacy and safety of acetaminophen, topical and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for knee osteoarthritis: evidence from a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and real-world data. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2021;29(9):1242-1251. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2021.06.004 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Cats Causing Psychosis! - Frankly Speaking Ep 300
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-300 Overview: Most primary care clinicians are unaware of a possible association between childhood cat ownership and adult psychosis. Join us to hear the results of a recent retrospective study that suggests this link. Hear practical tips to share with patients who own an outdoor cat to help them avoid the toxoplasmosis that may be a potential etiologic agent for psychiatric illness. Episode resource links: Journal of Psychiatric Research. Volume 148, April 2022, Pages 197-203 doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.01.058 Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Deprescribing in Patients with Dementia: Less Is More - Frankly Speaking Ep 299
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-299 Overview: Polypharmacy is a burden on patients with dementia. Adverse drug reactions, side effects, the cost, and inappropriate medications that may lead to falls and morbidity/mortality may be conferring more harm than benefit. Unfortunately, 44% of men and 57% of women >65 years take five or more nonprescription and/or prescription medications per day. Join us as we discuss methods for deprescribing polypharmacy in this patient population. Episode resource links: Growdon, M. E., Gan, S., Yaffe, K., & Steinman, M. A. (2021). Polypharmacy among older adults with dementia compared with those without dementia in the United States. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 69(9), 2464–2475. PMID: 34101822 https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.17291 Narayan, S. W., & Nishtala, P. S. (2017). Discontinuation of Preventive Medicines in Older People with Limited Life Expectancy: A Systematic Review. Drugs & aging, 34(10), 767–776. PMID: 28853000 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40266-017-0487-1 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Leave the Antibiotics on the Shelf for Kids with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections - Frankly Speaking Ep 298
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-298 Overview: : Lower respiratory tract infections are a common presentation in children, and many of those children receive antibiotic prescriptions. Join us for this episode to review evidence that supports avoiding such treatment unless pneumonia or other bacterial infections are suspected. Episode resource links: Little P, Francis NA, Stuart B, et al. Antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infection in children presenting in primary care in England (ARTIC PC): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2021;398(10309):1417-1426 Guest: Jillian Joseph, MSPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Ep 12Identifying and Testing for COPD in the Primary Care Setting
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/identifying-and-testing-for-copd Overview: “Lung Health Updates for Primary Care Providers: Conversations with NHLBI” is a series of CME podcast episodes produced by Pri-Med in partnership with Learn More Breathe Better®, a program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. In this episode on identifying and testing for COPD in primary care, we are joined by Dr. Antonello Punturieri, a Program Officer with NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases, and Dr. Byron Thomashow, Professor Emeritus at Columbia University Medical Center and Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of the COPD Foundation. We’ll be discussing why primary care providers play such a crucial role in finding COPD cases among patients, the tools to help identify these cases, and the diagnostic criteria that points to starting appropriate treatments.
Ep 11COPD Treatment for Primary Care Providers
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/copd-treatment-for-primary-care-providers Overview: “Lung Health Updates for Primary Care Providers: Conversations with NHLBI” is a series of CME podcast episodes produced by Pri-Med in partnership with Learn More Breathe Better®, a program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. In this episode on COPD treatment for primary care providers, we are joined by Dr. Mihaela Stefan, a Program Officer with NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases, and Dr. MeiLan Han, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan. We’ll be discussing the range of treatments for patients diagnosed with COPD using spirometry, including lifestyle interventions, pulmonary rehabilitation, medications, and non-medication COPD treatments.
Probiotics to Prevent Diarrhea During Antibiotic Course in Children - Frankly Speaking EP 297
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-297 Overview: The efficacy of probiotic formulations in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea remains unclear. Join us to review a recent study in JAMA Pediatrics that attempts to answer this question. Episode resource links: Multispecies Probiotic for the Prevention of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Children A Randomized Clinical Trial Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Preventing Overdose Deaths with Naloxone: Harm Reduction vs Encouraging Use - Frankly Speaking EP 296
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-296 Overview: The number of drug overdoses in the United States continues to rise in tandem with the growing opioid epidemic. In 2020, nearly 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States, which was an approximate 31% increase in just one year. This episode will highlight perceived barriers to harm reduction and show primary care providers how they can play a key role in overdose prevention. Episode resource links: https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/overdoseprevention/reverse-od.html https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/deaths/index.html#:~:text=Drug%20Overdose%20Deaths%20Remain%20High&text=Opioids%E2%80%94mainly%20synthetic%20opioids%20(other,of%20all%20drug%20overdose%20deaths). Bonner, L. (2022). As the opioid epidemic takes a turn for the worse, do we need more potent forms of naloxone?. Pharmacy Today, 28(3), 26. Messmer, S., & Jarrett, J. (2022). When Naloxone Isn’t Enough. New England Journal of Medicine. Tse, W. C., Djordjevic, F., Borja, V., Picco, L., Lam, T., Olsen, A., ... & Nielsen, S. (2022). Does naloxone provision lead to increased substance use? A systematic review to assess if there is evidence of a ‘moral hazard’associated with naloxone supply. International Journal of Drug Policy, 100, 103513. Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Suspecting COPD: What If the Spirometry Result Is Normal? - Frankly Speaking EP 295
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-295 Overview: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is typically diagnosed based on spirometry findings, but what if that finding isn’t what you expect? Spirometry measurements are compared to standard values for age, sex, and race. The use of race-based equations has been questioned in several clinical situations, and researchers are now raising similar concerns about the use of race-based equations in spirometry, which may lead to health inequities. Join us for an important discussion on how to overcome these potential disparities in diagnosing COPD. Episode resource links: Liu GY, Khan SS, Colangelo LA, et al. Comparing Racial Differences in Emphysema Prevalence Among Adults With Normal Spirometry: A Secondary Data Analysis of the CARDIA Lung Study [published online ahead of print, 2022 Jul 19]. Ann Intern Med. 2022;10.7326/M22-0205. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Ep 7Avoiding Treatment Delays: Case Conversations in Type 2 Diabetes
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/case-conversation-t2dm-part-2 Overview: In the context of a clinical case, faculty will emphasize the importance of developing a guideline-directed diabetes care management plan that places GLP-1 RA therapy before insulin.
Addressing Clinicians’ Challenges and Misinformation Around Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/alzheimer-disease-addressing-challenges-pt1 Overview: Alzheimer disease (AD) is a growing concern as the population ages. Primary care clinicians are often the first to screen for and identify signs of cognitive impairment which may be due to AD. Join neurologist Gad Marshall, MD in this two-part podcast series, as he answers important questions and provides helpful tips for assessing cognitive impairment in primary care and provides insight into the current and emerging role of neuroimaging and biomarkers in the diagnosis of AD. The topics covered in this podcast are based on challenges and misconceptions identified from the CME/CE curriculum The Future of Alzheimer Disease: Early Recognition and Emerging Therapy.
Ep 8Addressing Clinicians’ Challenges and Misinformation Around New and Emerging Treatments for Alzheimer Disease
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/alzheimer-disease-addressing-challenges-pt2 Overview: Alzheimer disease (AD) treatment is evolving. With this rapid expansion in potential therapies, there remain challenges and misconceptions. Join neurologist Gad Marshall, MD in this two-part podcast series, as he answers important questions about new and emerging disease-modifying therapies and explores ways in which these treatments may be considered in the future for patients. The topics covered in this podcast are based on challenges and misconceptions identified from the CME/CE curriculum The Future of Alzheimer Disease: Early Recognition and Emerging Therapy.
Ep 10Proving Cassandra Wrong: The Case For Migraine Prevention
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/case-for-migraine-prevention Overview: This podcast will focus on the case of a patient with migraine attacks that have been increasing in frequency and the disability they cause. Faculty will discuss when to initiate preventive migraine treatment and consider medication options for this patient that will take into account her comorbid conditions and potential issues with adherence.
Ep 9Your Questions About Migraine Work-Up And Prevention Answered
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/your-questions-about-migraine-pt2 Overview: In this podcast, Drs. Dawn Buse and Michael Ready will address questions about migraine diagnosis and treatment posed by Pri-Med learners during recent programs. Topics will include red flags requiring evaluation for serious secondary causes of headache, tips on encouraging patients to use headache diaries, the role of supplements in migraine prevention, and more!
The Best Evidence for Treating Fibromyalgia - Frankly Speaking EP 294
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-294 Overview: Fibromyalgia is a common and difficult to diagnose disease, with highly subjective symptoms. Another challenge is that treatment is dependent on a patient’s implementation lifestyle changes. This brief podcast walks you through the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and offers best evidence on effective treatments. Episode resource links: Mediations: JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(5):e2212939 Acupuncture: J Pain Res. 2022; 15: 315–329 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Wait Before Writing That Antibiotic Prescription! Is it appropriate? - Frankly Speaking EP 293
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-293 Overview: Evidence informs us that almost one-third of antibiotic prescriptions written for children in the United States are inappropriate, meaning they are not in line with evidence-based guidelines. Antibiotics are tremendous tools and beneficial when used appropriately; however, as with all pharmacological therapy, there are risks of adverse effects and healthcare cost. When prescribed inappropriately, they unnecessarily put children at risk and cause financial burden on individuals and the system. Please join the podcast team as we discuss recent evidence on these risks and burden and consider how this evidence can help improve practice. Episode resource links: Butler AM, Brown DS, Durkin MJ, et al. Association of Inappropriate Outpatient Pediatric Antibiotic Prescriptions With Adverse Drug Events and Health Care Expenditures. JAMA Netw Open.2022;5(5):e2214153. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.14153 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Ep 6To Add Insulin or Not to Add Insulin: Case Conversations in Type 2 Diabetes
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/case-conversation-t2dm Overview: In the context of a clinical case, faculty will emphasize the importance of developing a guideline-directed diabetes care management plan that places GLP-1 RA therapy before insulin.
Reducing the Risk of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease - Frankly Speaking EP 292
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-292 Overview: Alcohol use disorder is common, but effective medications to treat this disorder are not widely prescribed in the outpatient primary care setting, despite being available and having relatively good formulary coverage. Join us to hear how the use of medical treatment can decrease the incidence and progression of alcohol-associated liver disease. Episode resource links: Augustin G. L. Vannier et al, Incidence and Progression of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease After Medical Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder, JAMA Network Open (2022). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.13014 Tetreault JM, O'Connor PG. Risky drinking and alcohol use disorder: Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, course, assessment, and diagnosis. UpToDate. Published April 28, 2022. Accessed June 11, 2022. Holt SR, Tetrault, JM. Ambulatory Management of alcohol withdrawal. UpToDate. Published May 19, 2022. Accessed June 11, 2022. Holt SR. Approach to treating alcohol use disorder. UpToDate. Published March 22, 2022. Accessed June 11, 2022. Guest: Jillian Joseph, MSPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato